Best for lifting into a car single-handed
Feather Chair
Feather Mobility
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Why we chose it. This is the chair to buy when the person doing the lifting is the constraint. At 13.5 lb with the rear wheels off it is the lightest folding wheelchair in production, and the difference between 13 lb and a standard 36 lb hospital chair is the difference between going out and staying home. We recommend it more than anything else in this category, and the reason is boringly practical: it is the one that actually gets used.
Is this the right one?
Buy it for
- A caregiver who loads the chair into a boot alone, several times a week
- Households where the chair lives in the car rather than the hall
- Anyone who has already given up on a heavier chair
Do not buy it for
- Full-time daily use: this is a light-duty frame built for transport, not for eight hours a day in it
- Anyone who needs to self-propel, unless you fit the optional large rear wheels
- Rough outdoor ground, where the small castors struggle
Specifications
| Weight, wheels removed | 13.5 lbManufacturer |
|---|---|
| Weight, complete | 19 lbManufacturer |
| User weight capacity | 300 lb (18in), 350 lb (20in)Manufacturer |
| Seat widths | 18in and 20inManufacturer |
| Rear wheels | Quick-release optionManufacturer |
| Folded dimensions | Pending verification |
| Warranty | Pending verification |
Specifications verified 2026-07-28 against manufacturer and retailer sources. Prices change without notice; the merchant page is authoritative.
What else to look at
Shown because they cover the same ground, not because they cost more. If one of these is a better fit for your situation, buy that one.
Silvera is a retailer, not a clinical service. Product information is not medical advice and does not replace a professional assessment. If fit, posture, pressure relief, fall risk or medical necessity is part of your decision, speak to an occupational therapist or your doctor before buying.